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Why Do Some Countries Spend More for Health? An Assessment of Sociopolitical Determinants and International Aid for Government Health Expenditures
Liang, Li-Lin; Mirelman, Andrew J - Economics Research, World Bank Group - 2014
A consensus exists that rising income levels and technological development are among the key drivers of total health spending. However, determinants of public sector health expenditure are less well understood. This study examines a complex relationship across government health expenditure...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010829325
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Political Institutions and Human Development Does Democracy Fulfill its 'Constructive' and 'Instrumental' Role?
Vollmer, Sebastian; Ziegler, Maria - Economics Research, World Bank Group - 2009
performance of democracy is rather independent of the circumstances. However, democracy leads to more redistribution in favor of …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005116471
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Convergence in institutions and market outcomes: cross-country and time-series evidence from the business environment and enterprise performance surveys in transition economies
Mitra, Pradeep; Muravyev, Alexander; Schaffer, Mark E. - Economics Research, World Bank Group - 2009
. The authors find substantial evidence of convergence in a number of dimensions. The pattern of growth at the country …, sector, and firm levels shows rapid growth of the new private sector and of the micro and small-firm sectors, with the size …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005106885
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Reprioritizing Government Spending on Health: Pushing an Elephant Up the Stairs?
Tandon, Ajay; Fleisher, Lisa; Li, Rong; Yap, Wei Aun - Economics Research, World Bank Group - 2014
Countries vary widely with respect to the share of government spending on health, a metric that can serve as a proxy for the extent to which health is prioritized by governments. World Health Organization (WHO) data estimate that, in 2011, health's share of aggregate government expenditure in...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010754596
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Harnessing the Demographic Dividend in Bangladesh
El-Saharty, Sameh; Ahsan, Karar Zunaid; May, John F. - Economics Research, World Bank Group - 2014
performing Asian economies. Despite its economic growth, 32 percent of the population still lives below the poverty line and …, estimated at 149.8 million, is expected to increase by about 50 million by 2050. The country?s annual growth rate is 1 … 2.1 children per woman. Accelerating the decline in fertility could reduce population growth in absolute numbers by one …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011213935
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Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health in Burkina Faso
Cortez, Rafael; Bowser, Diana; Quinlan-Davisonson, Meaghen - Economics Research, World Bank Group - 2015
Today?s adolescents and youth face substantial physical, social, legal, and economic barriers to meeting their SRH potential. Key factors underlying these issues are a lack of adolescent SRH (ASRH) policies and access to accessible, affordable, and appropriate health services. The impact that...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011213765
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South Asia: Maternal and Reproductive Health at a Glance
El-Saharty, Sameh; Ohno, Naoko; Sarker, Intissar; … - Economics Research, World Bank Group - 2014
experienced 20 years of robust economic growth, averaging 6 percent a year. Growth resulted in declining poverty and impressive …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011213932
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Involving men in reproductive and fertility issues: insights from Punjab
Kamran, Iram; Khan, Mumraiz; Tasneem, Zeba - Economics Research, World Bank Group - 2014
This study explored Pakistani (especially Punjabi) couples' dynamics during their decision processes on fertility intentions and practices, along with community perceptions of male-focused interventions as well as men's suggestions for future intervention strategies. It drew on three sources a...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011213933
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Bangladesh: Maternal and Reproductive Health at a Glance
El-Saharty, Sameh; Ohno, Naoko; Sarker, Intissar; … - Economics Research, World Bank Group - 2014
Bangladesh is among the most densely populated countries in the world. Poverty remains high at 43 percent of the population subsist on less than United States (U.S.) $1.25 per day (2010). Bangladesh achieved several millennium development goal (MDG) targets in education, health, and poverty...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011213934
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Nepal: Maternal and Reproductive Health at a Glance
El-Saharty, Sameh; Ohno, Naoko; Sarker, Intissar; … - Economics Research, World Bank Group - 2014
Nepal has made a remarkable progress in achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), especially in extreme poverty and education. Nepal has achieved MDG 5 but only one in three births is attended by skilled medical personnel. Disparities exist in access to maternal care by residence and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011213941